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Revolution of the Heart, Part 3: Cleanness Comes From Christ’s Effort (Mark 7:18–23)

October 6, 2022 Nate Holdridge

Every nation, people group, political party, and educational system is populated by broken people. Even the best-laid plans and philosophies are tainted by the sinful hearts of humanity. This is a major difference in the Christian worldview. We know mankind is not basically good, but that evil is bound up within our hearts. But we also know there is hope. Though we cannot make ourselves clean, Jesus Christ can make us clean by his blood. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)

Archival Post: 5 Facets of the New Covenant God Made With You

February 21, 2022 Nate Holdridge

5 Facets of the New Covenant God Made With You

Archival Post

I'm sure you always read the full agreement you make with various companies to use their software and hardware. A recent Apple software license agreement is 451 pages long. And when you clicked "I agree" I'm sure it's because you took the weekend to read through it. Or maybe your lawyer perused it. But did you know God has made agreements with humanity? The biblical word for these agreements is "covenant."

Remember Who You Are - Little Children: Forgiven by the Father (1 John 2:12-13)

April 13, 2021 Nate Holdridge

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(1 John 2:12-13)

Nehemiah was a man on a mission. He lived during a time in the Old Testament era when God's people weren't doing well. God had to discipline His people, so He allowed them to be carried off into Babylonian captivity. Years later, working for a foreign power far from home, Nehemiah heard news about Jerusalem, God's holy city. (10 Minutes/2500 Words)

Galatians 4:4-5 -- The Son Who Came to Make Sons

December 20, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Today, let us consider four elements of his coming.

- When did he come?

- Where did he come from?

- How did he come?

- And why did he come?

Each of these questions is answered in our text.

Archival Post: Are You Anchored In God's Promise?

December 14, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Are You Anchored In God's Promise?

Archival Post

Hebrews 6:18 says we can "have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us." You might immediately think of a hope or a dream. As the author tells of Abraham and how he clung to God's promise, you might find the strength to hold onto promises you think God has personally made to you.

5 Facets of the New Covenant God Made With You (Hebrews 8)

August 13, 2019 Nate Holdridge

Are You Anchored In God's Promise? (Hebrews 6:13-20)

June 20, 2019 Nate Holdridge

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(Hebrews 6:13-20)

Gospel Scope: God's Children (Romans 8:12-17)

April 11, 2019 Nate Holdridge

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(Romans 8:12-17)

Recently, I attended a large pastor’s conference with church leaders from all over the world. During one of the allotted sessions, they held a question and answer session with senior leaders. Every pastor on the platform had been in ministry for at least forty years. (20 Minutes/3500 Words)

How To Lead Communion

February 25, 2019 Nate Holdridge

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When Christ ascended, he gave his church various means with which to remember him. Partaking of the Lord's Supper, or communion, is a significant way we are called to remember Christ and His gospel work. All over the world, ministry leaders often preside over the partaking of communion during their gatherings. (10 Minutes/1900 Words)